ASBRF (Asahi Group Holdings) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30% (As of Dec. 2025) — 333% Above Median

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ASBRF Asahi Group Holdings Ltd ASBRF
86 GF Score
Price $10.11
GF Value $12.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Asahi Group Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Asahi Group Holdings ASBRF 86 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 333% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates ASBRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Asahi Group Holdings ranks better than 88.66% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Asahi Group Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASBRF' s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.4   Med: 0.3   Max: 2
Current: 1.3

During the past 13 years, Asahi Group Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%. The lowest was -3.40%. And the median was 0.30%.

ASBRF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than
88.66% of 97 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: -0.4 vs ASBRF: 1.30

Asahi Group Holdings (OTCPK:ASBRF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


Asahi Group Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


ASBRF vs STZ, TAP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Asahi Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Asahi Group Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asahi Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Group Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Asahi Group Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).

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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 mean?
Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of Dec. 2025. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Asahi Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 333% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Group Holdings ranks #11 out of 97 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Asahi Group Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Asahi Group Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Group Holdings ranks #11 out of 97 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asahi Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Group Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Asahi Group Holdings ranks #11 out of 97 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Asahi Group Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Asahi Group Holdings and its competitors. Asahi Group Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 333% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.68, compared to a current price of $10.11 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30, which is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Asahi Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.11 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68. GuruFocus considers Asahi Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASBRF:

  • 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30 (333% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
  • GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $10.11 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asahi Group Holdings Business Description

Address 1-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 130-8602
Asahi is the largest brewer in Japan with a nearly 40% market share, led by its Asahi Super Dry brand. It also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products as well as packaged foods, mainly in Japan. Overseas markets accounted for over half of the company's revenue and close to 60% of operating profit, with Australia and Europe being two major markets. It acquired SABMiller's brands including Peroni and Pilsner Urquell in Western and Central Europe in 2016 and 2017 from Anheuser-Busch InBev. In Australia, Asahi holds market leaderships across beer and soft drinks segments, through its acquisitions of Schweppes Australia in 2009 and Carlton & United Breweries in 2020.
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